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[SportsGuy]

Errman:

More #Terps news today: former Clemson linebacker Shaq Smith appears to have joined the team. Former four-star from Baltimore likely would've started for the defending national champs. Should be eligible immediately as a grad transfer: 247sports.com/college/maryla… via @Josh_Stirn


Shaq Smith, assuming it becomes official, would be a huge addition for Maryland. Real speed at 245 pounds and was touted by Dabo Swinney as one of his best leaders.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Errman:

More #Terps news today: former Clemson linebacker Shaq Smith appears to have joined the team. Former four-star from Baltimore likely would've started for the defending national champs. Should be eligible immediately as a grad transfer: 247sports.com/college/maryla… via @Josh_Stirn


Shaq Smith, assuming it becomes official, would be a huge addition for Maryland. Real speed at 245 pounds and was touted by Dabo Swinney as one of his best leaders.

 

The Terps have had excellent luck with transfer linebackers in the past few years with Tre Watson and Jefferson Ashiru. Smith is a massive addition, especially with the team moving to a linebacker-reliant 3-4 defense.

[BSLZackKiesel]

UMTerps: Terps Add Graduate Transfer Shaq Smith

https://umterps.com/...shaq-smith.aspx

 

A 6-foot-2, 250-pound linebacker, Smith led all players with seven tackles in Clemson's spring game. He played in all 15 games during the Tigers' undefeated 2018 season which ended with a National Championship. Smith finished the 2018 season with 17 tackles (9 solo), 2.5 tackles for loss, and one sack.

 

Before enrolling at Clemson, Smith was the No. 1 prospect in the state of Maryland and the No. 6 overall player in the nation according to Rivals.com. He was also rated the No. 1 outside linebacker in the nation by ESPN, played in the Under Armour All-American game, and was tabbed a second-team USA Today All-American. Smith spent his senior year of high school at IMG (Fla.) Academy. He previously attended St. Frances Academy (2014) and Calvert Hall (2012-13).

[Oldtime]

McLean has had quite the adventure, starting in High School, I believe he attended at least 3 different schools. UMD doesn’t have the best history with players from Quince Orchard, both Zach Kerr and Travis Hawkins transferred as well.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Disappointed about McLean. Interested to here what Spence and the Gaddy twins look like. 

Wonder if they'll move Fontaine back to DL?  

[BSLZackKiesel]

QB Kasim Hill and OL Brian Plummer are not listed on Maryland's updated roster, and have left the program.

[Mackus]

What a roller coaster ride to bummerville for Hill.

[BSLZackKiesel]

Virginia Tech transfer DB Sean Savoy has been granted immediate eligibility by the NCAA. The Terps are still waiting on the status of Ohio State transfer LB Keandre Jones.

[Mike B]

QB Kasim Hill and OL Brian Plummer are not listed on Maryland's updated roster, and have left the program.

Tough about Kasim.

 

He could never seem to get a break.  The 2 major Knee injuries, were devastating for him.

 

I hope he goes somewhere, gets healthy and does well.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Testudo Times: Maryland football’s offensive line will have to rely on some new faces in 2019
https://www.testudot...Pj_UFIHm9ay56bY

[BSLZackKiesel]

The Terps have had 4 players named to preseason award watch lists, details below:

 

RB Anthony McFarland, Jr.

• Doak Walker Award (Top RB in College Football)
• Maxwell Award (Best all-around player in College Football)

TE Tyler Mabry

• Mackey Award (Top TE in College Football)

OL Johnny Jordan

• Rimington Trophy (Top C in College Football)

DB Antoine Brooks, Jr.

• Chuck Bednarik Award (Best defensive player in College Football)

[BSLZackKiesel]

Testudo Times: Maryland to cancel afternoon classes on day of Penn State football game

https://www.testudot...football-school

 

Along with non-essential employees, students with non-lab classes starting at or after noon on Sept. 27 will be given the afternoon and evening off in order to clear out campus as much as possible.

 

The athletics department also created a webpage dedicated to preparing fans for this event, which lists parking lots opening at 3 p.m. as well as gates opening at 6:30 p.m. ahead of the 8 p.m. kickoff.

#FootballSchool

[BSLMikeLowe]

One less excuse for the students not to show up.

[DJ MC]

One less excuse for the students not to show up.

 

Or to get as far away from the ass-kicking as possible.

[Pedro Cerrano]

Or to get as far away from the ass-kicking as possible.

Eh I expect us to lose by less than two touchdowns

[BSLZackKiesel]

The Athletic: Inside the journal where Mike Locksley keeps his hard lessons from New Mexico

https://theathletic....mexico-journal/

[BSLChrisStoner]

Testudo Times: The notebook from Maryland football’s 2019 media day
https://www.testudot...BXrO_yQSotyf4aA

 

 

Jones is eligible... nice!

[BSLChrisStoner]

Balt Sun: Long a position in question, Maryland appears stocked with depth and talent at quarterback

[BSLZackKiesel]

Locksley announced today that the following 3 players have ended their careers for medical reasons:

• WR Chris Jones (RS Senior)
• DL Cam Spence (RS Sophomore)
• LB Nnamdi Egbuaba (RS Senior)

Jones and Spence will now serve as student assistants for the team, and Egbuaba will be completing his Master's Degree.

[BSLChrisStoner]

Cam Spence?  Wow, that's a blow.